Wetaskiwin RCMP and Major Crimes South investigating death

RCMP resources are on scene at a death investigation near Range Road 243-A and Township Road 473.

On Jan. 6, at approximately 1 a.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP was dispatched to the area and discovered the body of a middle-aged male. The investigation is preliminary in nature and RCMP Major Crimes South is on scene to assist.

The public is asked to avoid the area and expect police resources to remain for an indeterminate amount of time.

There is no risk to public safety. No further details are available at this time and an update will be provided when more information becomes available.

The investigation is ongoing and police are asking if you have information about this incident to please call the Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7200 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

On Jan 1, Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit with the assistance of the Wetaskiwin RCMP and the Maskwacis Community Response Unit executed a traffic stop on a vehicle in Wetaskiwin. All occupants of the vehicle were arrested.

As a result a prohibited weapon and cocaine valued at $2400 were seized.

Collin Bull (18) of Maskwacis, Alta was charged with the following offence:

Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking

Breach of probation x7

Possession of a prohibited device contrary to order

Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

Possession of a prohibited device knowing its possession is unauthorized

Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device

He was brought before a Justice of the Peace where he was remanded for court in Wetaskiwin on Jan 3,2019.

Wetaskiwin seeking public assistance identifying driver of stolen vehicle that struck a police vehicle during a pursuit.

On Dec 29, 2018 Wetaskiwin RCMP members were called to a suspicious vehicle complaint. The vehicle matched the description of a vehicle involved in a break and enter from the night before. Once the vehicle was located it fled the scene striking a police motor vehicle. The police officer was not injured in the incident.

A pursuit was initiated and subsequently the vehicle was lost in the city of Wetaskiwin. A short time later a suspicious vehicle call was dispatched. Police attended and located the truck that was involved in the pursuit abandoned.

No individuals have been identified as involved in the incident.

If anyone has information regarding the suspect(s), they are asked to contact the Wetaskiwin RCMP Detachment at 780-312-7200 or their local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.”

On Dec 20, 2018 the Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit with the assistance of the Wetaskiwin RCMP members arrested a male wanted on outstanding warrants at a residence in Wetaskiwin. A search was executed on the residence where two loaded firearms, one unloaded firearm and a substantial quantity of methamphetamine were seized.

As a result, the following individuals were charged with a total of 52 charges including:

Wayne WIEBE (37) of Wetaskiwin, Alta.

possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking

possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking

possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

Careless storage of a firearm/ammunition x4

Possession of a firearm/ammunition contrary to prohibition order x4

Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized x3

Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition x3

He was brought before a justice of the Peace and was held in custody. He appeared in Wetaskiwin Court on Jan. 3.

Sheldon AUGUSTA (31) of no fixed address.

possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking

possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking

possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

Careless storage of a firearm/ammunition x4

Possession of a firearm/ammunition contrary to prohibition order x8

Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized x3

Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition x3

Fail to comply with a recognizance

He was brought before a justice of the Peace and was held in custody. He appeared in Wetaskiwin Court on Jan. 3,.

Thomaline NEPOOSE (27) of Maskwacis Alta.

possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking

possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking

possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

Careless storage of a firearm/ammunition x4

Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition x3

Unauthorized possession of a firearm x3

She was brought before a Justice of Peace and released to appear in Wetaskiwin Court on Jan. 22.

On Dec 6, 2018 Wetaskiwin Crime Reduction (CRU) with the assistance of the Wetaskiwin RCMP located a stolen 2015 Chevrolet Silverado in Wetaskiwin.

A search of the vehicle located several items inside that did not belong to the owner of the vehicle. Following an extensive investigation it was determined that three individuals had been involved in the rural break and enter in which the vehicle was stolen from.

The location had in total three vehicles and several tools stolen from the rural Wetaskiwin property. As a result of the investigation the following have been charged:

Emery FLORMANN (35) of Wetaskiwin, Alberta has been charged with:

Breaking & entering and committing theft;

Fail to comply with his recognizance x7.

He was brought before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody to appear in Wetaskiwin court today.

Joel HOFER (25) of Wetaskiwin, Alberta has been charged with:

breaking & entering and committing theft.

He was brought before a Justice of the Peace remanded into custody to appear in Wetaskiwin court on January 3, 2019

Trent MCADAM (33) of Maskwacis, Alberta has been charged with:

break & enter and committing theft.

He was brought before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody on other matters.

All three vehicles have been recovered along with some of the tools stolen.